CVE-2018-5990: SQL Injection exists in the AllVideos Reloaded 1.2.x component for Joomla! via the divid parameter.

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2018-5990 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting allvideos reloaded. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL Injection exists in the AllVideos Reloaded 1.2.x component for Joomla! via the divid parameter.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2018-02-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: allvideos reloaded project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-02-17 07:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

allvideos reloaded project allvideos reloaded UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.2 and <= 1.2.7

Fixed in: newer than 1.2.7

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy allvideos-reloaded || rpm -q allvideos-reloaded || allvideos-reloaded --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.2.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade allvideos-reloaded

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade allvideos-reloaded

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison allvideos-reloaded sudo apt install allvideos-reloaded=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo apt-mark hold allvideos-reloaded

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list allvideos-reloaded sudo dnf downgrade allvideos-reloaded-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add allvideos-reloaded

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Joomla! Component AllVideos Reloaded 1.2.x - 'divid' SQL Injection

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-5990?

allvideos reloaded: upgrade to newer than 1.2.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-5990 being exploited?

CVE-2018-5990 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-5990 affect?

CVE-2018-5990 affects allvideos reloaded. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). SQL Injection exists in the AllVideos Reloaded 1.2.x component for Joomla! via the divid parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2018-5990?

Priority 66/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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